Nobody (2025) Movie Script

[Adapted from Yao-Chinese
Folktales: Nobody]
the I'm Nobody! Who are you? team @ viki.com
A monster!
Lord Monster, my basket is full of cakes.
They're fresh out of
the oven. Take them all!
Spare my life!
Hand over everything you've got!
Is this all?
- Business has been slow lately.
I haven't made much money.
This outfit looks nice.
This...
- Can't bear to part with it?
Listen up.
From now on,
bring good food and drinks here every month.
If you don't show up...
You'll end up just like this!
What are you doing?
What's all this racket
in the middle of the day? So noisy!
Who the hell do you think you are?
Wait, who are you?
Me?
Great King Cave. No. 9527.
So, you're from Great
King Cave. My apologies.
Where do you hang out?
- Me? I'm on my own.
A wild one, huh?
Wild rascal...
A wild brat like you
dares to rob people here?
I won't do it again. I swear I won't.
Let me tell you something.
All of Mount Langlang belongs
to Great King Cave.
Understand?
- Crystal clear.
Crow. Crow.
He's my childhood friend.
Please, give him a break.
[9981]
Oh. You're from the kitchen, right?
Yes.
I'm only doing this for Toad's sake.
[9981]
I've taken the exam for three years.
I was always cut in the first round.
If I don't get into Great
King Cave this year,
I'll have to go back to my hometown.
Well, you've got the skills, but
you don't have any connections.
But there's hope this time.
Two days ago, my second uncle was promoted
to Executive Deputy Kitchen Supervisor.
Perform well today,
and I'll have him put in a word
with Coach Bear for you.
Maybe you'll get in.
Really?
It'll be real once you scrub the pots.
This cloth is completely useless.
The grease is too thick.
Coach Bear told us to wipe it like this.
What else can we do?
Watch me.
Whoa, your boar bristles are powerful!
Isn't it usually just one pot?
Why are we scrubbing four today?
Don't you know? The king
held a meeting this morning.
He said Monk Tang and
his disciples are coming.
The pots are for stewing them.
Monk Tang? Who's Monk Tang?
They say Monk Tang's flesh is special.
Eating it makes you immortal.
Immortal?
Keep it down!
Hey, if I perform well, could I
get a piece of Monk Tang's flesh?
What are you thinking?
That's only for the king.
Even someone at Coach Bear's level
won't even get a sip of the soup.
Hey. You've been scrubbing for ages,
but it's not working.
You've scrubbed your bristles bald.
It's fine, I still have some on my head.
The hair on my head is even stiffer.
You've had the stiffest
hair since childhood.
Welcome, Great King!
This looks like it hasn't
been scrubbed at all.
Take him away. Give him 40 lashes.
Spare me, My Lord! Spare me!
Still so much grease!
Scrape all the scales off his body!
Show-off.
Where's my calligraphy?
Calligraphy?
Where's my grandfather's calligraphy?
Where's my great-grandfather's
calligraphy?
Kill them both!
Spare us, Your Majesty!
So hard!
- Run!
After them!
[9981]
Here!
Hurry, hurry! Get inside!
No!
It's too small! How do we get in?
What are you waiting for? Chase them!
On it!
Where are we going?
Where is this?
My little den.
What do we do?
What are we going to do now?
Ask your second uncle to help us out.
Is there still a chance?
My second uncle?
He can't even save himself.
Initially, he said that... after
the king eats Monk Tang's flesh,
he'd scrape some scraps
from the pot for me.
Now it's all over.
Let's go.
Where to?
We'll leave Mount Langlang.
I had a decent, respectable job.
Now it's all gone.
It's all your fault! All your fault!
Give me back my place in Great King Cave!
Fine!
Then let's go catch Monk Tang.
What do you mean?
Isn't Monk Tang still on his way?
We'll go meet him.
Strike first to gain the upper hand.
Are you kidding me?
I'm serious.
Beat them to it?
- Yeah.
Are you crazy?
The king will kill us both.
Isn't he going to kill us anyway?
Let's take a gamble.
Maybe we'll gain immortality first.
Monk Tang will pass Tihuan Cave first.
Do you think the demons there
will strike first?
So, we have to hurry.
[Nobody]
Hurry! Quick!
Did you see that?
I saw it.
- This is outrageous!
What are you doing?
- Whoa!
How are there still so many demons?
Morality is in decline.
Morality is in decline!
In broad daylight... How can a
demon let himself be bullied?
Don't touch me! I'm not afraid of you!
Where's your dignity as a demon?
I was so hungry.
I came in to find some
food... and then he caught me.
You useless thing! Where are you from?
Tihuan Cave.
With such a strong background,
you're still afraid of him?
You're an embarrassment to your king!
My king is dead.
Since when?
- Just today.
All the demons in Tihuan Cave were killed.
I'm the only one who escaped.
Who did it?
- Sun Wu Kong.
Who is Sun Wu Kong?
You don't know Sun Wu Kong?
Are you even a demon?
Shut up! Don't interrupt,
I'm not asking you!
Come back!
- I want to live!
Go on, tell us.
Sun Wu Kong is Monk Tang's disciple.
Are a few ordinary monks that powerful?
Ordinary?
On this journey to the West, Sun Wu
Kong has killed countless demons.
Wiping you out... would be
a piece of cake for them.
Scared now?
The four of them are in
the capital right now.
The king is hosting
a ten-day banquet in their honor.
I didn't expect to find
remnant demons like you here.
I'm not afraid of you anymore.
One strike of my gong,
and the whole village will know you're here.
Sun Wu Kong will be here in
a flash. You believe me?
Where's my gong?
Wait, hang on. Don't do that.
We aren't local demons.
We're just passing through.
No way! Where's my mallet?
Sir! Please don't do this!
There's no need for that. Really.
Don't mind him.
Sir. Let's talk this through.
We'll leave right now, all right?
Toad! Where's your dignity?
Sir... Why do Monk Tang
and his disciples...
want to go to the West for the sutras?
Because you can become
a Buddha if you get the sutras!
Your status would be completely different.
Why else would a demon
as powerful as Sun Wu Kong
obediently follow Monk
Tang to get the sutras?
Sun Wu Kong is a demon too?
That's right. Sun Wu
Kong is just a monkey.
Zhu Ba Jie is just a pig demon.
Even the horse they ride
is a transformed demon.
Th-Then why do they want
to be Buddhas so badly?
Once you're a Buddha,
everyone has to look up to you.
Can you live forever?
That's a given.
Not working? I'm ringing the gong!
Got it!
Get moving!
Move it! Move it!
Don't even think about slacking off!
Hurry up!
I'm confiscating these two spears.
If I see you lurking around here again,
I'll beat you up every time I see you.
It's all over.
We're completely doomed this time.
Not necessarily.
Catch Tang San Zang.
A foolish toad lusting
after Monk Tang's flesh!
I'm so stupid.
So naive.
Don't touch me.
You're a wild demon. You don't care.
I can never go back now.
I won't even see my second uncle again.
You've ruined my whole life.
Aren't you full of clever ideas?
Why don't you say we should go on
a pilgrimage with Tang San Zang?
Why don't you say we should go back
and kill the Great King?
Say it! Go on, say it! Say it!
That's it!
- What?
The pilgrimage is a great idea.
Are you out of your mind?
A pilgrimage with Tang San Zang?
I think we can pretend to be them
and go on the pilgrimage ourselves.
Look. Don't they have a pig?
I can play that part.
You play Tang San Zang.
Then we'll find two more,
form a team, and go together.
What do you think?
- You're crazy.
Then we'll reach the West before they do.
Get the sutras and become Buddhas.
Immortality!
Let me tell you something. I'd
rather go back and surrender.
Even if Coach Bear throws me off a cliff,
I will never go on a pilgrimage with you.
I'm going back right now.
I'm going back to scrubbing my pots.
First you said to eat Monk Tang's flesh,
now you say to go on a pilgrimage.
I don't believe a word you say!
Why didn't you even try to stop me?
Aren't you afraid I'll
go back to my death?
Let me ask you this.
Even if we go on this pilgrimage,
what if Monk Tang and his crew catch us?
Didn't that villager say... the
king is hosting a ten-day banquet?
They'll be staying
there for ten more days.
We'll gather our team
and leave immediately.
I'll trust you one last time.
But let's be clear.
I only agreed because you begged me.
Have some water.
- Mind your own business.
[Heaven Rewards the Diligent]
Is Monk Tang a man or a woman?
A man.
What else?
He's a monk.
Are there any distinguishing features?
I don't know.
- Huh?
Then how am I supposed to draw him?
You're the artist, why ask me?
Now I know why you have no business.
How long has it been since your last job?
You should cherish customers like us.
[Rice]
Sun Wu Kong is a monkey.
Zhu Ba Jie is a pig demon.
And there's another disciple.
What was he again?
I don't think that guy mentioned him.
Just use your intuition.
Wait... You need to have...
Done. All based on intuition.
It'll have to do.
Something feels off.
Yeah.
The vibe these four give off...
It's not the vibe of pilgrims. You know?
What is the "pilgrim vibe" exactly?
Look, you're the artist.
Why are you asking me?
Do another version.
It's just... You know?
It's just... It lacks grandeur.
Monk Tang's head is too small.
So, a bigger head makes it grander?
Shallow.
- This job...
I can't do it anymore.
Regarding my client's high standards...
I've always met them unconditionally
and with my whole heart.
I'm done. All done.
This is it.
This is the one.
Exactly.
As long as you two like it.
So strikingly similar.
Truly, I mean it.
But where do we find Sun Wu
Kong and... the other guy?
We'll use the drawing to find them.
Hey, you!
It's been three days. We
haven't found a single one.
Monk Tang's group leaves in seven days.
I don't even know what this drawing is.
Let alone finding a monkey.
There are no monkeys in Mount Langlang.
I've never even seen one.
How can you still eat?
I'm worried to death.
You wicked creature!
How dare you steal my offerings?
Great Immortal, have mercy!
Since you ate my offerings,
you must pay me back.
Go get me two roast chickens.
I want five-spice flavored ones.
Yes, yes, of course.
Go back and tell the villagers to
bring more meat for offerings.
Braised, steamed...
I love meat.
Stop playing god!
- I'm not!
I really am Great Immortal Huang!
- Wait a minute.
Are you sure becoming a Buddha is
better than being an immortal?
No doubt about that.
Here, you're just
scrounging for offerings.
Come with us. You'll have a bright future.
Immortality.
Understand?
Give me a second.
Let's go.
So impatient.
I heard you're looking for a monkey.
That's right.
How about a gorilla?
He's the only gorilla in Mount Langlang.
But he's very introverted.
No one knows he exists.
I was digging a tunnel once
and bumped into him by accident.
He said his entire family
was wiped out by the demons
of Great King Cave ten years ago.
He's the only one left.
He cries whenever he thinks of his mom.
Do you guys miss your moms? I do.
But I've forgotten what she looks like.
I've been sickly since I was little.
Do you know why?
I was born prematurely.
My ex-girlfriend said I talk
too much and broke up with me.
Hey. Do you think I talk too much?
It's right here.
It's right here.
Come on out. Remember me?
It's Great Immortal Huang!
He's very introverted.
These two are my good friends.
They mean no harm. Come on out.
I have good news for you.
Come out now. Stop hiding.
Come out, come out!
He's really gone.
The three of us are going
to the West to fetch sutras.
We're inviting you to join us.
Why are you running? Don't be afraid.
You can become a Buddha
if you fetch the sutras.
You can live forever.
Isn't that better
than staying cooped up here forever?
Will I have to meet... a lot of people?
Yes. Excited?
I don't want to.
You have to take the first step.
The world out there is colorful.
You'll encounter many interesting things.
You might even find a girlfriend.
Gosh.
[9527]
You're from Great King Cave?
Yeah.
What's wrong with him?
- His family was killed by Great King Cave.
Don't be afraid. He's
not here to kill you.
He's not with Great King Cave anymore.
He was fired.
Calm down.
Listen to me.
Come with us.
It's your only way out.
Don't worry, I have a secret move.
It increases your power a hundredfold.
Even if the Great King Cave
demons catch us, we'll be fine.
What kind of horse did you steal?
It even has a limp.
- It'll do. We're out of time.
Tang San Zang will
catch up if we don't go.
I bet you haven't seen much.
Mom said my cousin is lucky.
Do you have an upset stomach?
I can't take it anymore. The
bumping is making me nauseous.
We have a horse we can't even
ride. Are we keeping it as a pet?
Please, stop crying.
What time do you guys go to bed?
I haven't been sleeping well lately.
I keep waking up,
and then I can't fall back asleep.
Let me give you a little tip.
Don't drink water before bed.
Did you know?
How far have we gone?
About fifty miles.
- A bag of water.
But the constant chatter is so annoying.
- Hey!
Are you tired?
- Yeah.
I mean, isn't your mouth tired of talking?
Oh, not at all.
There's a village over there.
Let's go raid it for some food.
Good idea.
We've been eating nothing but wild
fruit. I'm dying for some real food.
I want roast chicken.
What's wrong with you guys?
We aren't demons right now.
We're pilgrims on a quest.
We can't just steal food.
Then... how are we going to eat?
Hey, I have an idea.
Begging for alms.
Nice, I'm an expert at that.
But you have to keep your mouth shut.
Let Monk Tang do the talking.
No problem. I won't say a word.
It's just staying quiet, right?
No problem at all. Right.
It'll be fine, definitely.
Staying quiet is easy.
I'm putting you down now.
Can you behave yourself?
Benefactor. We are here to beg for alms.
Right.
In other words, we'd
like something to eat.
Demons!
Should we... have covered our faces?
Who is it?
Benefactor. We are...
Robbers!
Robbers?
No, we aren't!
Catch the robbers!
Little benefactor.
That chicken leg in your hand...
could you... share some with us?
Who are you?
We've come from the
Great Tang in the East,
on a journey to the West for the sutras.
Monk Tang!
Finally...
Finally, someone has recognized us!
There's always someone with sharp eyes.
You think wearing a big-head mask
makes you Monk Tang?
You think you're fooling a kid?
Stop pretending.
You can't even fool a kid. Why bother?
You're Monk Sha, right?
Monk Sha...
I finally know my name!
I finally know my name!
You look the least like him.
Monk Sha has a big beard.
How do you know?
- The town storyteller told me!
Hey, tell us more! What else?
None of you have weapons.
Sun Wu Kong needs the Golden Cudgel.
Zhu Ba Jie needs a rake.
And Monk Sha needs a shovel.
He also has to carry the bags with it.
What? No food, and I
have to carry the bags?
Isn't that just bullying?
- Also, you talk too much.
The storyteller said Monk Sha
only has two lines.
Which two?
"Big Brother! Master has been
captured by a demon!"
And the other?
"Big Brother! Master and Second Brother
have been captured by a demon!"
I don't want to be Monk Sha anymore.
And you...
How can Sun Wu Kong cry?
You're the main character!
You're the most powerful one.
The Great Sage Equal to Heaven!
Defeating demons depends on you!
Tie Dan!
Time for dinner!
Coming!
Wait.
One more thing. Monks
aren't allowed to eat meat.
I couldn't even get into Great King Cave
after three years of trying.
I don't know how to pull strings
or use connections.
And now I'm being hunted by the king.
I finally managed to
get four of us together,
hoping to do something on our own,
only to find it's so hard.
Is this how my life is going to be?
I told you this pilgrimage
wasn't feasible.
Look. We can't even fool a child.
I don't believe it.
I refuse to believe we can't get alms.
We've been beaten up like
this, and you still want to go?
I'm afraid we'll starve to death
before we even get any alms.
What are you doing?
I'm hungry. Just having a snack.
No meat allowed!
Meeting you is truly
the tribulation of my life.
All right, stop complaining.
If you want to go on the pilgrimage,
start practicing.
Come here.
Say, "I am the Great
Sage Equal to Heaven."
You are the Great...
Great Sage Equal to Heaven.
- You are the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.
You are the Great...
Say the line!
The line is "Great Sage Equal to Heaven."
I... I'm not the Great Sa... Sage.
You are! You are now!
- Don't scare him.
He's naturally introverted.
And you. From now on,
you only have two lines.
Got it?
- That'll be the death of me!
Out of the four of us, you talk so much
you're almost the main character.
You need to know your place.
You're a supporting character.
A supporting character
only gets two lines?
Is that even a supporting character?
That's an extra!
Do you still want to go on the pilgrimage?
Do you still want immortality?
I...
Not being able to talk will kill me.
Who cares about immortality?
And you... Hurry up and find a way
to change that big head of yours.
It's so late. Where am
I going to find one?
Are you going or not? Are you?
Look at these guys...
Second Senior Brother!
First Senior Brother is gone!
Playing that trick again?
Don't force me to use my ultimate move.
Why do you always want to run away?
Don't you want to go get the sutras?
Hey. I think the two of
us can switch roles.
He doesn't like to talk,
so he's perfect for Monk Sha.
How about I play Sun Wu Kong?
What do you think?
I've got the gift of gab.
You're not inferior to anyone else.
Have some confidence.
That tiny little toad is covered in warts,
yet even he can be Monk Tang.
You're the biggest one among
us, and you're handsome, too.
How are you not better than him?
Let's take it slow.
Repeat after me. I am...
I am...
the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.
Great...
Great Sage Heaven Equal.
That's good. But the order is a bit off.
Great Sage Equal to Heaven.
Great...
Great Sage Heaven Equal.
First Senior Brother! Master
has been captured by a demon!
First Senior Brother!
Master and Second Senior Brother
have been captured by a demon!
Hey.
- Who's there?
Where did you get that beard?
I plucked it from First Senior Brother.
Where are those two?
Over there.
How's the practice going?
I am Sage...
Sage Great Equal...
Sages... Great sages... I'll
give you a bunch of sages!
What are you doing? Don't stop me!
I'm going to kill him!
Your teaching method is
flawed. You need to be patient.
If you're so smart, you do it.
How hard can it be?
It's just teaching someone to talk.
Where did you get that outfit?
Stripped it off a scarecrow.
And these?
Took them from the edge of a field.
You stole them?
- I left plenty of firewood for the farmer.
Good. You're learning.
Come, Master will teach you.
You're still missing a shoulder pole.
Here, carry this.
This... This is just bullying!
- Hush.
You only have two lines.
I... I... No, I...
Junior Brother. This is a whetstone.
If you feel frustrated,
just sharpen your shovel.
Great... Great...
Sage!
Great Sage! Great Sage!
That's enough, enough!
- Let go of me!
Calm down.
- Let me get at him!
Calm down. Just stay cool.
Stay cool, all right?
Calm down.
I'm hungry.
- Stop licking!
All right, enough. Let's go beg for alms.
Give the Great Sage more time.
If we don't find food soon,
we're going to starve to death.
Is everyone ready?
Yes.
Let's go.
Elderly sir. We have come from the
East... on a pilgrimage to the West.
We ran out of food on the way,
so we've come to ask for alms.
Could it be...
Master Xuanzang?
Xuan... what?
Hey, this is my master, Monk Tang.
Oh! It really is Tang Xuan Zang!
Yes.
Please, come in quickly.
Master, how long has it been
since you last ate?
Your face has turned green.
Master, why are you crying?
I've always been the one
cooking for the king...
This is the first time
someone has cooked for me.
Master... If you like it, I'll
cook for you from now on.
Master, your disciples are so filial.
Benefactor, where are your disciples?
Amitabha.
Wars are constant, Buddhism is in decline,
and demons are everywhere.
My disciples have all run away.
I am the only one left to
guard this small temple.
Amitabha.
That's why we're going
to the West to fetch sutras,
to promote and spread Buddhism.
Yes.
If I were twenty years younger,
I would've gone with you, Master.
Wait... Master, why aren't
you wearing a kasaya?
What? Oh, right.
Where is my kasaya?
- Master, did you forget?
Wasn't it stolen by a demon?
Oh, yes.
Look at my memory.
I have another kasaya that
I can give to you, Master.
Really?
I couldn't possibly accept that.
I am well advanced in years.
My days are numbered.
Keeping it serves no purpose.
Giving it to you ensures
it is put to good use.
This kasaya can see the Buddha for me.
It would be a great honor.
I wish you four a safe journey.
May you obtain the true sutras.
Thank you for your hospitality.
Until we meet again.
Take care on your way.
Thank you, benefactor.
We'll put in a good word for you
with the Buddha.
And have him renovate your old temple.
It worked! It really worked!
Even the old monk says we're pilgrims.
If this isn't Monk Tang, then who is?
I have to say...
this path... was the right choice.
The right choice.
It really was the right choice.
Second Senior Brother!
Second Senior Brother! Master
has been captured by demons!
So diligent. Still practicing.
Second Senior Brother!
Master has really been captured by demons!
Keep it up. Just like that.
Ma... Master is gone!
What are you doing?
Let go of me!
Help! Help!
Is the water boiling?
Yes, almost.
Reporting to the first and second kings.
We're out of star anise and green onions.
Go and get some quickly.
No need for those.
Just boil him in plain water.
Brother, why are you in such a hurry?
Monk Tang's flesh grants immortality.
So many powerful demons before
us wanted to eat him but failed.
Do you know why?
- Why?
They were too slow. They didn't
eat him right after the catch.
They just had to dawdle. They
knew how powerful Sun Wu Kong is.
They knew how powerful Sun Wu Kong is.
Is Sun Wu Kong really that powerful?
- What do you think?
Tihuan Cave and Great King Cave
nearby were both wiped out.
Second Uncle.
We can't compare to
those demons' strength,
but we have the advantage of speed.
Set up the pot and start the fire.
Boil him immediately.
Lightning-fast dining?
Enough. Any more talk is just dawdling.
No explanations. Just boil him.
I'm not Monk Tang!
I'm just an impostor!
Let go of me!
- Tricks.
Playing tricks on me, are you?
I'm just a toad spirit.
Look!
Is this how you stalled for time before?
I won't fall for it.
Why won't you believe me?
At least wash me before you boil me!
Strip me and you'll see everything!
Wash? No time for that.
We're not that picky.
Wait... Brother.
Boiling him with his clothes on...
Isn't that rather disgusting?
Strip him. Hurry!
See that? A purebred toad spirit.
These warts...
are full of poison.
Brother, it seems he
really isn't Monk Tang.
No wonder so many demons
failed to eat your flesh.
You've got quite a scheme going.
Why are you so stubborn?
An illusion.
It must be an illusion by that
monkey. An illusion, right?
Boil him!
[Double Dog Cave]
Let's just admit we're fakes.
Maybe he'll release Master then?
- No way.
If we admit we're fakes,
word will spread quickly.
How will we continue our journey then?
But we can't beat them!
Why are you talking again?
Only two lines.
Come closer.
You're very important today. Understand?
Distract them.
Monk Sha and I will
take the chance to rescue Master.
I have some skills.
I can handle a few small fry.
Practice with me one more time. I
am the Great Sage Equal to Heaven!
I am the Great Sa... Great Sage!
Report!
Three monsters are at the gate.
One claims to be the Great-Great Sage.
That fast?
Is he not cooked yet?
Great King, the water
is still just lukewarm.
Hey, this is actually quite nice.
Warm water isn't so bad to be boiled in.
- Huh?
We're still a step too late.
A bit of broth is better than nothing.
Everyone, assemble!
Are you ready?
Let's go!
Welcome, welcome!
A warm welcome!
Our distinguished guests
have come from afar.
Pardon us for not greeting you sooner.
Hello.
Oh, hello.
What does this mean?
A hand-shaking ritual.
It's our local practice.
It shows the highest level
of respect for our guests.
Where's my master?
He's inside. This way, please.
The place is a bit messy.
I hope you don't mind.
My big brother is inside.
He's waiting to welcome you.
Welcome, welcome!
Welcome, everyone!
You're here.
I saw the four holy monks at noon
sleeping soundly in the pine forest.
I couldn't bear to disturb you.
I saw your master was
weary from his travels.
I felt so bad for him. So, I
heated up a pot of spring water.
I invited him to bathe
and relieve his fatigue.
Holy Monk, how are you feeling now?
Don't keep scrubbing the same spot.
You're about to rub off my warts.
Disciples. Why don't you
come in and wash up too?
The water temperature is quite nice.
Master! We were so anxious!
How can you be in the mood for a bath?

Your outfits are quite nice.
I see. I understand.
Farewell, farewell!
A warm farewell!
Farewell, farewell!
A warm farewell!
Farewell, farewell!
A warm farewell!
Farewell, farewell!
A warm farewell!
Farewell, farewell!
A warm farewell!
Farewell, farewell!
A warm farewell! Farewell, farewell!
It seems the Great Sage doesn't talk much.
Yeah. He's a man of few
words and many deeds.
I'm so jealous.
Jealous of what?
Look at him.
He doesn't have to say a single word,
and all the demons are scared witless.
I want to switch with him.
Switch what?
I want to be Sun Wu Kong.
- Give it a rest.
Look how much we look alike.
See? We both have protruding mouths.
Hey, First Senior Brother.
You walk in front.
Look straight ahead. Chest out.
Head up.
Put the staff on your shoulder.
Take big strides.
Swing your arms.
Yikes, you're pacing with the same side!
[Beizhang Village]
Why isn't there anyone around?
We have come from the Great Tang in the
East, on a journey to the West for sutras.
Passing through this land,
we have come to seek alms.
The village chief is here!
- The village chief is here!
They don't look like
what the storyteller described.
Storyteller?
- Right here.
Why are they different from
Monk Tang and his disciples in your stories?
I've never seen them either.
It's all just hearsay.
See that? These are the real ones.
Remember them well.
Fix the story next time.
Got it.
Honorable Elders...
Ever since this rat spirit came to our
village, we haven't had a moment of peace.
He's stolen from every single household.
We can't keep any food in our homes.
We beg you, Elders! Rid
our village of this evil!
Gosh! I thought it was something serious.
Easy enough. Leave it to us.
Oh, thank you so much!
I'll send some of our strongest
men to give you a hand.
No, that won't be necessary.
It's just a rat spirit.
We'll have it sorted in minutes.
Oh, my!
That's wonderful!
Hey, why are you agreeing to everything?
Think about it. How far behind
us is the real Monk Tang?
If we don't keep moving,
he'll catch up to us!
Relax, it's just a quick detour.
But can we even win?
- We don't need to fight.
We just drop our Big Brother's
name, and he'll chicken out.
[Solemnity]
He's right inside.
Stay back, everyone.
We're going in to have a word with him.
So, you finally show your face.
The villagers have asked us
to come and capture you.
Surrender now!
Just who are you little
demons supposed to be?
Little demons?
You don't recognize us?
Who are you?
Take a good look.
Do you know who this is?
You don't know him?
Go on, First Senior Brother.
Introduce yourself.
I am Great...
The Great Sage Equal to Heaven!
Who's that? Never heard of him.
See? I told you it wouldn't work.
He doesn't even know who we are.
You don't even know the Great Sage?
The first disciple here
has cultivated for 5,000 years.
In terms of seniority,
calling him "Grandpa" would be an insult.
He's your ancestor from
18 generations back!
Stop your yapping.
Fight if you can, otherwise get lost!
I'm a local rat spirit, born and bred.
In all my life, except for weasels,
I've never been afraid of anyone!
You damn monk, what are
you acting so smug for?
All three of us will take him on!
The door is locked. You can't escape now.
Hurry up and attack!
I've never been in a fight before!
This guy... He's too fast!
You guys from the big city, is
bragging all you're good for?
You're useless!
Don't you still have a ultimate move?
Use it now!
That ultimate move... can only
be used once in a lifetime!
Why are you still saving it
at a time like this?
Are you waiting for this
vermin to kill you?
You called me a vermin?
I've cultivated for 50 years
just so I'd never have to hear
anyone call me that again!
Hit him! Hurry!
Take...
Take this! This! This! This!
Go to hell!
How dare you...
You...
That's enough. Stop it.
These watermelons were just picked.
They're very sweet.
Take them for the road.
I just steamed
some white flour buns. Take them.
Oh, no, it's quite all right.
- Elder.
I spent all night sewing these shoe soles.
You have a long journey ahead.
It'll wear out your shoes. Take them.
They're here!
- Oh, hurry, hurry!
[Buddha's Light Shines]
[Peerless Hero]
[Purge Evil]
[Eradicate Ills For the People]
These are banners made by the villagers.
[Great Sage Equal to Heaven]
Take them all with you.
Oh, no, really, it's too much.
Everyone is being too kind.
Just take them. Don't refuse.
It's too much, we can't carry it all!
Don't you have a carrying pole?
You elders are all so powerful.
How could you not carry
such a small amount of things?
I... I-I'm not...
I... I...
Elders, I have a favor to ask of you.
My daughter is in Mountain Base Village,
200 miles away.
The children in their village
were recently kidnapped by demons.
If you elders happen to pass
by, could you please help them?
Those demons have gone too far!
Don't you worry. We will
definitely save those children.
Take care, elders.
Be careful on the road.
Have a safe journey.
[Peerless Hero]
[Subduing Demons]
[Eradicate Ills For the People]
[Smooth Sailing]
[Purge Evil]
[Virtue]


[King of Dogs - Monk Tang]
Whenever I see the calligraphy
left by high monks,
I feel completely refreshed.
Report!
Great King, four monks
are passing outside the gate.
One of them claims to be
the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.
Oh? Is that so?
Second Brother, I'll go
and take a look first.
All right! I-I-I'll be there in a moment!
Everyone, fall in!
Who goes there?
[Double Dog Cave]
How dare you trespass on my private land!
I'm your Grandpa Sun!
Take a look at yourselves!
With those pathetic looks, you dare
to impersonate Monk Tang's crew?
Oh? Impersonators?
I haven't eaten human
flesh in a long time.
Today, I'm going to have a feast!
Boys! Kill these four imposters for me!
[Toilet]
I'll fight you to the death!
Halt!
[Left to Mount Shushi]
[Right to Tantan Village]
We're almost at your house.
I've been away for three years,
and I haven't gone back once.
Then let's go back and take a look.
Aren't you in a hurry?
- We're moving fast.
A half-day won't make a difference.
We can drop this food off at
your house, and travel light.
That's everything.
- Mom, I'm still missing one!
Mom, I'm still hungry.
Eating too much will make you sick.
Who are you?
Mom!
Mom, try this.
What is this?
These are vegetable
buns. They're delicious.
Smells good.
Save some for Mom.
Where did all this come from?
The villagers gave them to us.
Don't lie to me. We're all demons.
Mom, we're a big deal now.
Both demons and humans respect us.
What exactly are you doing?
Seeking the sutras.
Listen up, everyone!
My eldest son is back!
He's highly valued at Great King Cave now.
He's much more successful than your sons.
Oh, Mom, Mom... Don't...
Please don't shout.
This is my son.
Ma'am, please calm down.
Toad, I really have to thank you for this.
Three years ago, I sent him
to you and your second uncle.
It's all thanks to you that he got in.
My heart... is finally at ease.
Oh, by the way, is your uncle doing well?
Second Uncle?
What happened to him?
It's a long story.
Is this gourd empty again?
- No, no, no.
Look, it's full.
It's so full! That means
you haven't had a sip!
Is there any point in just carrying it?
- Fine, I'll drink.
This water has been here for so long.
I'll go get you some fresh water.
It...
It's so good to be home.
You must have felt stifled lately.
Today, at my house, you can
talk as much as you want.
No need to sharpen any shovels.
You can start talking now.
Sure.
Is it very busy at Great King Cave?
Oh, yes. The Great King
assigned a lot of work.
So, I haven't had time
to visit in three years.
I understand.
When young people first start out,
the bosses always give them more work.
Just perform well.
Don't get distracted.
You're drinking too little. Drink more.
Don't be like your father.
Giving up a perfectly good job
insisting on becoming an immortal.
He even ended up
possessed by his training.
By the way, where's my dad?
He's still lying in the back.
Dad.
I'm back to see you.
Oh, these are my friends.
Hello, sir.
Sun Wu Kong. Monk Tang.
You... Zhu Ba Jie.
Don't let Mom hear you.
I didn't tell her.
Tell me about it.
Don't be mad when I tell you.
We're not working at
Great King Cave anymore.
We're posing as Monk
Tang and his disciples.
The four of us are going
to the West for sutras.
Well done!
- What's wrong?
Is he acting up again?
No, no, it's fine.
Ma'am, he's just excited to see his son.
I'll keep you company.
- Come here, son.
Help me get the wine.
It's hidden under that rock.
Dad, how did you put it in there?
[Ambitious]
I put it there when I could still walk.
I haven't had a chance
to drink it in years.
Don't listen to your mom.
Working in Great King Cave your
whole life won't get you anywhere.
The pilgrimage is a great idea.
With the true sutras,
you can become Buddha.
Then no one will look down on you.
That ultimate move I taught you...
How much of it have you learned?
Oh, I'm still a bit short.
Don't use it unless it's a last resort.
Otherwise, if you use it once, you'll
be forced back to your original form.
When I got that secret manual back
then, I went out to strike it on my own.
I was just one breath away from success.
But I thought it was hopeless and gave up.
That's how I ended up like this.
But I hope you can carry on my legacy.
Otherwise, this whole life...
would feel so stifling.
Don't worry, Dad.
Once I get the true sutras,
I'll come back and take our family
to the Western Paradise.
We'll live a good life.
The four of you must take care
of each other out there.
Eat on time and drink plenty of water.
Don't worry, ma'am. We'll
take good care of ourselves.
Brother Gorilla.
- Those two friends of yours don't seem to talk much.
Gorilla is much better today.
He didn't use to smile at all.
He gets nervous around people.
That little guy is nice, too.
He carries all those heavy loads.
He's quiet, and sharpens
his shovel whenever he can.
He's an honest kid.
Yeah, he's quieted down now.
Hey, hey.
Give me another sip of wine.
Ma'am, you really don't look your age.
Really?
- Not a single wrinkle.
Oh, you're such a sweet talker.
I'm serious. I'm telling the truth.
I believe you.
You're a good kid.
I'm going to teach you a spell.
Come here, lean in.
I met a demon on the road.
That demon's skills were incredible.
He knocked those two to the ground.
Then, in the blink of an eye...
Did you get all that?
This move is incredibly powerful.
I haven't told anyone else, only you.
Then look at Gorilla.
With thunderous force, he slammed
the rat spirit right into the wall.
I used to think your brother
was the strongest of us four.
But now I know
Gorilla is the one with hidden talents.
As for Gorilla's move, I gave it a name.
It's called "Mountain Crash."
That impact was incredible.
It knocked the rat spirit right
back into its original form.
Finish this gourd of water before noon.
At least four gourds of water a day.
You two keep an eye on
him while he drinks.
I put some of my dried sweet potatoes
in the basket for you.
They're delicious. Share
them among yourselves.
Make sure you eat enough.
Don't give them all away.
Wait for our good news.
Mom, stop scolding Dad all the time.
I know! I don't need you to tell me!
[Beizhang Village]
[Solemnity]
Did Monk Tang and his disciples
just pass through here?
Did they go that way?
Hey!
There's a group of scammers pretending
to be Monk Tang and his disciples behind us.
They'll probably arrive tomorrow.
Keep your guard up.
Monk Tang and the others
must be only a few days' journey away.
We'll travel day and
night, full speed ahead.
Yeah.
Ba Jie. What does the sign
on that temple ahead say?
It's too far. I can't see it clearly.
Little...
Little Leiyin Temple.
Great.
Let's go ask for some alms.
Great King, four monks
are approaching from afar.
They look just like Monk Tang
and his three disciples.
What? So soon?
It really is them.
Great King, should we hurry up
and eat the boy and girl?
There's no time.
Quickly, tell the boys
to get changed and prepare.
[High Aspirations]
Ba Jie. Why do all the monks
in here look so fierce?
Not all of them.
Look at that one.
That fat monk has a kind face.
Who are you approaching us?
Are you Monk Tang and disciples?
Yes, we are.
So, the Abbot knows of this humble monk.
Insolent!
Since you are before the
Buddha, why do you not bow?
Buddha?
- Buddha?
Hey, wait a second.
Let's step outside for a moment.
Did he just say "Buddha"?
I can't believe they don't recognize us.
Could it be...
our acting isn't convincing?
We've already reached the West!
- I guess we have.
That must be the Buddha.
I didn't recognize him just
now. Could there be a problem?
Doesn't seem like it.
No reaction from them.
That shouldn't be. We've
practiced for half a year.
There shouldn't be any flaws.
Should we just take them down now?
What should we do then?
Ask him for the sutras.
Once we have them, we leave.
Me?
Keep your cool.
We might not be a match
for Sun Wu Kong yet.
Wait until I eat the boy and girl today.
The critical moment is
here. Don't mess this up.
Everyone, stay steady.
Success or failure depends on this.
Forgive me for my ignorance.
Monk Tang and his disciples
pay our respects to the Buddha.
Monk Tang. By my estimate,
you'd arrive tomorrow.
How is it you've arrived today?
Amitabha.
We traveled day and night, driven
by our desire for the sutras.
We might have made better
time than expected.
It has been a long journey. You
should go and get some rest first.
There is no need to trouble yourself.
We are in a hurry to return to Chang'an.
Could we receive the sutras
as soon as possible?
No rush, no rush at all.
Hey, Master. Look.
After obtaining the sutras,
even demons can become Buddhas.
Buddha, to be honest with you,
all my disciples wish to become Buddhas.
Is it true that reading
the sutras is enough?
Certainly.
Read the sutras a hundred times, and
you shall achieve Buddhahood instantly.
Please, Buddha, grant us the sutras.
Dhritarashtra. Virudhaka. - Here!
- Here!
Go to the back and prepare the sutras.
Yes, sir.
Great King, where are the sutras?
Great King?
- Cut the chatter! Go and get ready!
Got it.
These two Vajra guardians...
are quite the mischievous ones.
Yes, what is it?
What sutras will you grant us?
First, let me hear what sutras
you currently chant in the East.
What sutras?
Quick! Say something!
You're the top monk from the East.
Don't you even remember the names?
Of course I remember.
It's called...
Eight Volumes of Whateveraya.
You may not have heard of it. It is
a very long way away, after all.
How dare you!
There is no sutra in the world
that the Buddha does not know.
I have long heard of these eight volumes.
I hear they are written most brilliantly.
Truly captivating.
- I actually guessed right.
I would like to hear
you recite this sutra.
What do you say?
My master has been feeling
a bit under the weather lately.
His throat is quite sore.
The Buddha wants to hear a recitation,
and yet you're making excuses?
Weave oh weave away...
Hush hush don't cry...
East, west, south, north wind...
The sentry runs to the north slope...
- Allow me to explain.
This is my master's unique way
of chanting sutras.
He uses an Eastern dialect.
The greatest sound is silence.
It's like the murmurs of an infant,
the chirping of summer insects
in the afternoon,
and the sound of plum blossoms
falling to the ground.
It's like the booming voice
of an emperor at court, or the hushed whispers of commoners.
Sometimes read forward,
sometimes recited backward.
The galaxy is brilliant,
and songs express our will.
He strives to perform
the Eight Volumes of Whateveraya
with such poignant
emotion, as if in a dream.
I wonder what the Buddha's
evaluation might be?
Regarding Monk Tang's
recitation... The highs are clear,
the mids are balanced,
and the lows are powerful.
When I close my eyes,
there appears before me
the Great Tang of the East,
with its beautiful mountains and rivers.
I see a world of prosperity, where
people live in peace and harmony.
You are indeed a great monk.
To think you could recite the Eight Volumes
of Whateveraya with such passion and flair!
You are truly the greatest of all time.
Good. It is already noon.
Go and have some vegetarian
food first, and then rest.
There's no need for that.
We'll wait right here.
Everyone is tired.
It's fine. We're not tired.
Why are you so stubborn?
Good food and wine are already prepared.
You're leaving without having a bite?
There's wine?
Great! I haven't had a drink in ages!
That's more like it.
Can I say something?
Monks... aren't allowed to drink.
Who are you people?
Who are you people?
- Stop the act!
Boys! Reveal your true forms!
This is your Golden Cudgel?
It's a backscratcher! Are you kidding me?
Great King, look!
A toad!
It's an illusion!
Illusion, my foot!
You bunch of imposters!
How dare you insult pilgrims!
I'll report you to the real Buddha!
Have you no shame? You've been exposed!
Great King, why not kill them?
These demons are quite powerful.
They're different from the ones before.
Wu Kong lost his staff. What should we do?
No matter. We'll find another
in the village ahead.
We'll find a way.
Are you... Monk Tang and his disciples?
Children, come out!
Sun Wu Kong is here!
Elders, my father sent
a carrier pigeon days ago,
saying you were coming.
The whole village
has been longing for your arrival.
You're finally here!
Your father?
The Chief of Beizhang Village.
So, this is Mountain Base Village.
By the way, your father said
the children were captured by demons.
Aren't they all here?
- Five children have already been taken.
We had no choice but to hide
the remaining children.
I've heard of your great powers, Elders.
Please, have mercy.
Save the children.
Please, get up.
Don't worry. I promised the old chief.
We'll bring the children back unharmed.
You are most virtuous, Elder.
Our saviors!
- Tell me, where are the demons?
At the back hill. At a place
called Little Leiyin Temple.
I told you.
They definitely had more than
just those few kids.
Look, here they are!
Seize them!
The children!
Wan Zi, run!
Elder!
- Demon! Don't you dare touch a hair on her head!
Take that!
Stay back! Go away!
Overturning Mountains and Seas!
Great Sage!
Not bad!
Wu Kong! Monk Sha!
Reporting to the supervisor.
We've caught five boys and girls.
Including the five from
before, that's ten in total.
That's enough.
Elder.
Nice acting.
Let's go. Come with us.
The Great King wants to see you.
You're in cahoots with them!
No, we're not. We are pilgrims
on a quest for sutras.
Pilgrims?
With your pathetic skills, you
want to go on a quest for sutras?
Sir, please have mercy!
Sir, please have mercy!
Tell these people who you really are!
We are impersonators of Monk Tang.
We are impersonators.
Do you know who you are now?
Take a good look, everyone.
He's just a scruffy wild demon.
Hurry and tell your friends and family,
your distant relatives and neighbors.
If you see these four frauds
pretending to be Monk Tang and his disciples,
beat them to death!
You, take them all back.
Bao Er! My Bao Er!
I didn't mean to lie to you.
Your father really did entrust me...
- Liar!
Liar!
You're still acting?
Go ahead, keep acting.
How shameless.
Consider yourselves lucky.
The Four Guardians' acting was terrible.
The Great King appreciates
your acting skills.
He's letting you stay
to play the Four Guardians.
The Guardian costumes are in the back.
Change and start rehearsing.
I won't.
I want to go on the quest for sutras.
Don't you understand yet?
The villagers all know we're fakes now.
Word will spread like wildfire.
How can we continue our journey?
It's impossible for you to succeed.
Do you know why?
Buddha and Sun Wu Kong
have known each other for a long time.
500 years ago, when Sun Wu Kong
wreaked havoc in Heaven,
he already knew Buddha.
Zhu Ba Jie and Monk Sha
are also reincarnated celestial beings.
And Monk Tang is the Golden Cicada,
a close friend of the emperor.
Do you think just anyone
can go on the quest?
Look at you nobodies.
I think you need to stay here
and get your heads straight.
Following the Great King faithfully
is your best bet.
I... I won't join you in doing evil.
You ungrateful fool.
Countless demons dream of
entering Little Leiyin Temple.
In the demon realm,
besides Lion Camel Ridge,
who dares claim to be on par
with Little Leiyin Temple?
Demons with hundreds of
years of cultivation
would willingly wash pots and do chores
just to get a job here.
And you're still being picky?
Get changed and start rehearsing.
The Great King will be here soon to check.
To be honest,
this place is much better
than Great King Cave.
But... what about the children?
Great Sage!
You must help me get justice!
Four demons are impersonating you,
and they even killed my big brother!
How did you find this place?
I asked around all the way west.
I saw your white horse outside,
so I knew you must be here.
Great Sage, please avenge my brother!
We are fakes.
Those four are the real pilgrims.
Stop joking.
It's true.
We are fakes.
How is that possible?
You are full of righteousness,
with light in your eyes.
Those four shifty-eyed imposters...
How could they compare to you?
Open your eyes and take a good look!
I'm just an ugly wild boar.
He's not Monk Tang, he's a toad!
He complains all day
about being a failure.
And look at him!
This beard is just hair from the gorilla!
It's fake!
It's just an illusion!
Look at him!
- He's a shy coward who stutters.
He can't even say "Great Sage Equal to Heaven"
without tripping over his words!
I don't believe it.
You're trying to trick me again.
But they're going to eat the children!
If we just stand by and watch,
can we still call ourselves pilgrims?
Look at yourself.
You're not a pilgrim.
You're a demon.
What do those children
have to do with you?
It's only natural for
demons to eat humans.
We should still try to save the children.
I'll beg the Great King later.
Maybe there's still a chance.
Keep on acting.
You're very convincing.
Great King, I've arranged for the four of them
to rehearse here separately.
Look.
Why haven't you changed yet?
Monk Tang and his disciples
will be here tomorrow.
If anything goes wrong,
do you know what the consequences will be?
Who are you?
I see.
You want to catch those four guys too?
Reporting to the Great King.
He's a demon who followed us on the way.
He's been disrupting our rehearsal.
That explains your acting.
I get it.
I get it.
Hey.
Yellow Eyebrows.
Let's catch those four guys together.
Come, follow me.
Let's go prepare together.
Oh, all right.
You can't fool me.
You're the real pilgrims.
When we catch them,
let me kill that fake monkey myself.
To avenge my big brother!
Great King.
Great King, we'll play the Four Guardians,
but on one condition.
Can you let the children go?
Bargaining with the Great King?
You're asking for death!
You bunch...
Do you want to eat Monk Tang's flesh?
Are we even worthy?
The Four Guardians
can at least get two kidneys.
This place is so much better
than the Great King Cave.
I must eat the children...
to increase my power.
Only then can I defeat Sun Wu Kong...
and only then will you have
Monk Tang's flesh to eat.
Now, do you understand?
Change your clothes.
What... What are you hesitating for?
If you won't change, I will.
I'm sorry.
When you first came to me,
that's not what you said.
I was in it for Monk Tang's flesh
from the start.
Now that we have it,
what more do you want?
I have parents and siblings back home.
If they get a bite of Monk Tang's flesh,
that beats anything else.
Great King, this outfit is a bit big.
Put on the mask.
Come here.
Great King, your power is truly boundless.
Very professional.
Why haven't you changed yet?
What are you waiting for?
Hurry up and change.
Come on, don't be stubborn.
Refusing to eat Monk Tang's flesh?
I don't believe such a demon exists.
I... I'm not a demon.
I am the Great Sage...
The Great Sage Equal to Heaven!
Reporting!
Great King, the altar is ready.
Please come and inspect it.
Inspector Panther.
Throw him into the dungeon.
Give him the full treatment.
We'll see if he still refuses to obey.
Yes, sir.
Take him away.
Inspector Panther.
- Keep rehearsing properly!
Or else, don't even think about
eating Monk Tang's flesh.
That gorilla is so stubborn.
Let him cool off for a bit.
I'll go talk to him later.
The three of us should hurry and rehearse.
Second Senior Brother.
I...
You're not playing Monk Sha right now.
You can talk.
What's wrong?
I want to go back.
Back where?
Back to Mount Langlang.
Don't you want to eat Monk Tang's flesh?
I never said I wanted to
eat Monk Tang's flesh.
When I left with you guys,
you said seeking the sutras
would grant immortality.
Eating Monk Tang's flesh
can also grant immortality.
But eating so many children
just for Monk Tang's flesh...
It just doesn't feel right.
Right or wrong doesn't
matter in this world.
Just look out for yourself.
You can't go wrong
siding with whoever is strongest.
Didn't you use to lie and cheat
for food and drinks too?
Stop acting so high and mighty.
How can we play the Four
Guardians without you?
Wait.
Turn right when you go out.
Take the side door in the backyard.
There are no guards.
So, that's it? We're just splitting up?
Why did you let him go?
You're not wavering, too, are you?
Don't hesitate.
Hurry up and burn the luggage.
So, you won't miss him
when you see his things.
I'll find another demon
to replace the Yellow Weasel.
You hurry up, too.
Great King, that Gorilla refuses to obey.
How should we deal with him?
No blood should be shed
in the temple today.
Take him to the back hill.
Yes, sir.
[Subduing Demons]
Still won't repent?
Any last words?
[Purge Evil]
[Eradicate Ills For the People]
[Subduing Demons]
[Peerless Hero]
I am...
the Great Sage Equal to Heaven!
This guy has lost his mind.
Keep moving.
Jump!
I heard everything.
You said it yourself this time.
You're the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.
I don't know what kind of act
you're putting on,
but I don't understand...
why you're so determined to kill me.
I'm the second-in-command
of Double Dog Cave.
Dealing with little demons like you
is a piece of cake.
Then try this!
Invincible Bullhead!
Is he dead for good this time?
He should be.
Invincible Bullhead!
His head is harder than yours.
Much harder.
Wa...
- What?
Wa...
Watch out!
Let go of me! Let go of me!
Let him go!
Trying to ambush me
with such a tiny stone?
You've got to be kidding.
Then how about this?
What should we do now?
Can we... Can we still go get the sutras?
Stop asking that.
That path is blocked.
No.
We're going to get the sutras.
Didn't they say Buddha knows Sun Wu Kong?
How can we go?
This time, we won't pretend to be them.
We'll go as ourselves.
If they can do it,
why can't we?
The full moon of the 15th is here.
Time for the child sacrifice.
Great King, please bathe and change.
Yellow Eyebrows is going
to eat the children!
What do we do?
If we just stand by and watch,
what's the point of getting the sutras?
Where are the kids being kept?
I... I know.
They're in...
In the dungeon where I was kept.
But it's heavily guarded.
How do we save them?
Wasn't your fake beard made from his hair?
Yeah.
Then he'll lend you some this time.
You didn't lose your eyebrows, did you?
No.
Why is the Gorilla at the top?
He knows the way!
Then why am I at the bottom?
You're the strongest from carrying loads!
Turn right.
Wa...
Watch out for the...
The... The stairs!
Great King.
The time has come. Go fetch the children.
Great King, are you all right?
O...
Open the door!
Hurry up!
Come on, raise your arms a bit higher.
Hey, what's wrong with your arm?
Can't raise it, can you?
Great King.
Great King, I'm training them now.
I guarantee they'll be ready tomorrow.
Sure. U-Understood.
Great King.
Great King, you could have just told us.
There was no need to come in person.
We would have brought them to the altar.
Great King.
That's the backyard.
The altar is this way.
Great King.
You...
I... I...
Great King, why are you stuttering?
How dare you!
The Great King goes wherever he wants.
Does he need you to remind him?
Go to the altar and get ready.
Stop following the Great King.
Right, Great King?
Yeah.
Yes, sir.
Hey, what about me?
Go back to whatever you were doing.
You got it!
Let's go together.
I'm still hoping for some of the flesh.
Until we meet again.
Where are we taking the kids?
As far away as possible.
We'll wait until Sun Wu
Kong arrives tomorrow.
Guards!
Here, sir!
Help me dress.
Yes, sir.
Great King, your clothes are gone!
Weren't you acting all tough just now?
Why have you gone quiet?
Great King...
Where are the children?
Didn't you take them yourself?
You've been with me for years.
Can't you even recognize my face?
Who is this?
How dare you ruin my plans!
Get up, quickly!
Take him away.
Hurry, go!
You guys go first.
What about you?
Have you forgotten?
I have my ultimate move.
Didn't you say you could only
use it once in your life?
This is the time.
Let's go.
[Subduing Demons]
So, it's you.
We can do this the easy
way or the hard way.
Hand over the children now!
You'll have to get past me first.
Get past you?
With what?
I was saving this ultimate move...
for my cultivation.
But it seems... it's fate.
Today, I'm going to use it on you!
An ultimate move?
What kind of move could you have?
Heaven and earth shift, sun and moon glow.
Stars align in the sky,
all things transform.
Clouds rise and rain falls,
action follows the heart.
[Subduing Demons]
Boys, attack!
You're quite stubborn, aren't you?
Just you wait.
When Sun Wu Kong and the others arrive,
you're finished!
You've done so much evil.
You'll end up in the
eighteenth level of hell!
I'll send you to hell first!
Great King, wait!
Great King, watch how I handle him.
Heaven and earth shift, sun and moon glow.
Stars align in the sky,
all things transform.
Clouds rise and rain falls,
action follows the heart.
Can you stay away from me?
How did you know this ultimate move
had a fusion technique?
I never told you about it.
I went to your house
once when we were kids.
Your dad told me when he was drunk.
Do you know that after using this move,
we'll all be forced back
to our original forms?
I know. But what choice do we have?
I wanted immortality,
but following you
has led to an early grave instead.
Don't you think I'm pathetic?
Are you two finished talking?
So, you're here to help me?
Isn't it obvious?
How dare you toy with me!
Can't hit me!
- Can't hit me!
Why do I even bother?
Rise!
Now's our chance!
Your ultimate move isn't all that.
Even with both of us, we can't beat him.
Are you regretting it again?
My biggest regret...
is ever meeting you.
You could've lived a peaceful life.
With such great power,
what on earth are you two after?
If this move didn't have a time limit,
I would definitely defeat you.
Still stubborn even at death's door.
Clouds rise and rain falls...
- Clouds rise and rain falls...
How did you two know about it?
Know what?
The fusion technique.
Your dad told us.
When?
That day at your house,
your dad told me when he was drunk.
Dad...
Where are the children?
They're all hidden away.
Hidden where?
Not...
- Going...
To tell...
You!
Then you can all just die!
Hey!
That's my foot.
Grab him!
- What are you doing?
Three...
I haven't washed it for three months!
Bring it on!
- Black Wind Piercing the Sun!
You're really pushing your luck!
This crappy mace is actually quite tough.
Make sure he doesn't notice.
It's almost dawn.
These meddling fools...
I never expected
that a bunch of nobodies
could force me to use my final move.
Who do you think you are?
What's happening?
What's wrong?
The ultimate move's time is almost up.
Everyone, use all of your cultivation!
Here I come!
Toad, you take the legs!
Got it!
I can't hold out much longer!
Crushing Weight!
No Survivors!
Wild Boar!
- Gorilla!
Weasel!
- Toad Punch!
I don't understand.
What exactly do you want?
I want...
to live the way I want to.
He's actually just a boy.
Time's up.
Looks like the pilgrimage
is really over for us.
Do you think after we
turn back into beasts,
we'll still recognize each other?
Quick, remember what everyone looks like.
You... your teeth are a bit yellow.
And you, one eye is bigger than the other.
You... red butt.
You... You're the one with the red butt!
I... I'm a gorilla.
Then you have to say
"Great Sage Equal to Heaven."
Let's see if you still stutter.
I'm not ready to give up.
I haven't achieved anything in this life.
In the next life,
I hope we're reincarnated well.
Hey, I still don't know your names.
That's true.
My name is...
He's quite cute.
Actually, his name is...
In the next life,
I hope you're a chatterbox.
Maitreya Buddha.
I sent you to help Monk Tang
complete his 81 tribulations.
But look at you, eating children here.
I wouldn't dare do it again.
Please give me another chance, Buddha.
Your skills are worrying.
I'm afraid you're no match for Wu Kong.
I've just infused more power into you.
I'll also give you the Golden Cymbals
and the Human Seed Bag.
Two magical treasures. Prepare well.
There must be no mistakes.
Thank you, Buddha. Thank you.
I'll go back and prepare now.
This sin is unforgivable.
I'll note it down for now.
After Monk Tang and his disciples leave,
come back to receive your punishment.
Yes.
Buddha, what about those
four little fellows?
Wu Kong.
Look, what place is that?
Master, it's a temple.
It looks like Leiyin Temple,
but I sense a bit of an evil aura.
If it's Leiyin, then it's Spirit Mountain.
We've traveled so far,
and we're finally here.
Let's hurry.
This little pig is so cute.
Just like when I was little.
[Exorcise Demons]
Monkey Bro!
What are you doing?
These four little rascals...
One of these Life-Saving
Hairs for each of you.
Let's go, Monkey Bro!
Coming!
[Benevolence comes from kind thoughts]
[Virtue comes from a good heart]
[To each brave soul who dares to begin]
[Three Days Later]
Big Brother...
[King of Dogs Tomb]
I regret it so much.
Just one bite away.
If you had taken that bite back then,
you would have been like me,
attaining an immortal body.
The world is tough.
It's so hard to be a dog.
Big Brother...
I will definitely find
that fake Sun Wu Kong
and avenge you!